The Phantom of the Opera

"People really be simping for a stalker and a creep. I don't know if you guys remember this book right or not but Erik was a monster. Depending on the telling he was also a sexist misogynistic person. Y'all really thirsty for that?"

"Just finished re-reading this classic. Loved it. I love the Webber musical, but the book has so much more plot and characterization (and Love Never Dies is awful). The second half of the book picks up in pace at a dizzying rate to the point that the book becomes a bounding marathon of a page-turner almost out of nowhere. VAGUE SPOILER ALERT The author sets out to explain much but also intentionally leaves many mysteries in the old opera house, leaving it a darkly magical and enigmatic place long after the phantom's mischief has ceased. The writing style strikes a balance between being sufficiently descriptive and leaving room for the reader to imagine. I wish the Persian, hero that he is, got more personal development. "

""Poor, unhappy Erik." I loved it. I watched the movie more than 10 years ago and ever since then I have been crazy over it. Book is just as good as the movie. Devoured the book in less than a week. Work of art! "

"While it is widely assumed that the Phantom supplied Christine with music, what is rarely seen is how the two compliment each other. The Phantom would not have his music without Christine, his muse, just as she would not have her music without him."

"i loved it and the story was great, the ending made me cry the only problem i had was that i had to read super slowly to understand which didn’t work well because i usually read one book a week but this took 3 due to having to read really slowly"

"The movie and play adaptations really make this out to be a romance BUT. It. Is. CERTAINLY. Not. Genuinely scary - toxic possessive guy, who can absolutely be empathized with but not idolized, and definitely not not not romantic. The Persian is the best character, I will die on this hill."

"8/10 if you think you know the story from the movie, shut up and read the book"

"That’s the million dollar question! I’m not entirely sure but I like to say Little Women."

"Love, love this book! It's hard to believe the full book was first published in 1910!"

"Didn’t hold my attention very well, despite adoring the musical. If old-timey writing is hard for you to get into too then I’d recommend passing on the book. Just enjoy the movie/musical for this one."